Build Your Travel Log with Anywhere Adventures
Vivian Li is a comics artist, creative coder, and the 2025-2026 Library of Congress Innovator in Residence. Li created and illustrated a mobile experience that includes local items and stories from the Library of Congress and a travel log where users can create collages of their site visits. Travelers can choose between sites in Seattle, Southeastern Wyoming, and Chicago.
Contributor:
LI, Vivian
Date:2025-12-11
Film, Video
Preconcert conversation with Beatrice Berrut
Beatrice Berrut (piano) sits down with Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres for a pre-concert discussion. The fantastical imagination of composer-pianist Beatrice Berrut draws from the innumerable possibilities of the piano's sound. Highly regarded for her 2021 recording of Franz Liszt's late works, Berrut has released a number of revelatory accounts of Liszt's music, alongside her latest album that features some of her own music and transcriptions.…
Contributor:
Berrut, Beatrice - Brown-Cáceres, Nicholas A.
Date:2025-11-22
Film, Video
Tiny Creatures, Big Impact: Bugs and American Science
Discover how the study of insects helped establish American science on the global stage. From Thomas Jefferson's defense of American nature to Thomas Say's groundbreaking American Entomology, this video explores how bugs shaped U.S. history and identity in the 19th century.
Contributor:
Horowitz, Mark - Hernandez, Nicki - Newlen, Robert Randolph - Mondello, Bob
Date:2025-09-30
Film, Video
Katherine Rundell Presents The Impossible Creatures Series
Do you love a thrilling adventure, feisty characters, and a world full of remarkable creatures? Join Katherine Rundell, author of the bestselling children's fantasy novel "Impossible Creatures," as she shares the next book in the series, "The Poisoned King," with fans of all things magical. Katherine Rundell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Impossible Creatures" and "The Poisoned King." Her other…
Contributor:
Dowdy, Sasha - Rundell, Katherine
Date:2025-09-27
Film, Video
Live! At The Library: An Evening with Mary Roach
We live in a technologically advanced era, but is it so advanced that replacement body parts are common, even grown from 3D printers? What does it mean to be human when body parts may come from printers or animals? With her infectious curiosity, bestselling author Mary Roach, talked about her new book "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," at this event. Mary Roach is…
Contributor:
Larson, Christina - Roach, Mary - Harbster, Jennifer
Date:2025-09-25
Film, Video
Conversation with Nick Gaitan
Houston's native son, Nick Gaitan, is a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and music historian, with deep roots in the wide-ranging musical culture of Houston's East End and the broader Gulf Coast. Gaitan is proficient in the many genres of music that co-exist in the region ranging from Tejano and conjunto to honky-tonk, blues, rockabilly and soul and ska. The occasion for this interview was a concert…
Contributor:
Shankar, Guha - Gaitan, Nick
Date:2025-09-24
Film, Video
2025 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Public Ceremony
Join us as we honor the 2025 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellows in a live ceremony in Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress, September 17, 2025, 5:30pm-6:45pm. The NEA National Heritage Fellowship is the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Each year since 1982, the program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional…
Contributor:
Chauveaux, Tony - Baron, Carmen - Mahlay, Oleh - Deychakiwsky, Nick - Guerrier, Peniel - Tamayo, Steven - Thibeaux, Kristen - Reiko, Adrienne - Hladyshevsky, Andrew - Marsh, Ernie - Saylor, Nicole
Date:2025-09-17
Film, Video
From Scroll to Screen: Celebrating the Digitization of Hebrew Manuscripts
Celebrate the successful conclusion of the Hebrew Manuscript Digitization Project, made possible through a generous grant from the Berg Foundation. The Library recently digitized 270 Hebrew manuscripts, highlighting their historical significance and ensuring their preservation for future generations. This milestone marks a key achievement in making these invaluable cultural treasures more accessible to researchers and the public.The event features a presentation by Sharon Mintz,…
Contributor:
Mintz, Sharon - Bitton, Yoram
Date:2025-09-11
Film, Video
"Listening to the Law" with Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Ever wondered what exactly goes on in the Supreme Court? The thought process and reasoning behind landmark decisions? Justice Amy Coney Barrett pulls aside the curtain in her new book, "Listening to the Law," to offer her perspective and stories from the highest court in the nation. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.
Contributor:
Newlen, Robert Randolph - Rubenstein, David M. - Coney Barrett, Justice Amy
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
2025 National Book Festival Opening Celebration
The 2025 National Book Festival Opening Celebration celebrated the authors, moderators, and sponsors that participate in the National Book Festival. On the eve of the 2025 National Book Festival, join Acting Librarian of Congress Robert Randolph Newlen and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein as they welcome five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year's festival. This special event, live from the Library…
Contributor:
Green, John - Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi - Barnett, Mac - Henríquez, Cristina - Turow, Scott - Rubenstein, David - Newlen, Robert R.
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Hamilton Biographer Ron Chernow on Mark Twain
A man who does not read Mark Twain's biography has no advantage over the one who cannot...wait, is that the right quote? A century after his death, Mark Twain continues to shape American literature. Join Pulitzer Prize-winner Ron Chernow as he returns to the festival with "Mark Twain" to discuss the life and death of the iconic author. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.
Contributor:
Chernow, Ron - Rubenstein, David M.
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Her New Novel, "Dream Count"
What happens when your dreams really do come true? Can the happiness that comes along with it actually last? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's newest novel, "Dream Count," intertwines the stories of four women at different stages of life as they search for meaning and question the decisions they've made so far. Moderated by Michel Martin.
Contributor:
Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi - Martin, Michel
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Geena Davis Makes Space with Her Picture Book
Can you grow up too fast? Sheila, the girl inside this book, sure thinks so! As she grows taller and taller than her page, she'll have to learn to take up space. Join Academy Award-winner Geena Davis to discuss her new self-illustrated children's book, "The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page," with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett.
Contributor:
Davis, Geena - Barnett, Mac - Newlen, Robert Randolph
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Kindness Is a Bridge to Friendship with Debbie Levy
How can you become friends with someone you don't know or understand? Try reaching out with kindness! Debbie Levy's "The Friendship Train" details the true story of kids working to transport food to the hungry in the aftermath of World War II. Moderated by Monica Valentine.
Contributor:
Valentine, Monica - Levy, Debbie
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Super by Chance, Hero by Choice with Leah Johnson and Chris Raschka
Who hasn't dreamt of wielding superpowers? Bree and Peachaloo don't have to: they've got telekinesis and human lie detector skills! What good can you do with these powers, and what trouble can you get into? Join Leah Johnson, "Bree Boyd Is a Legend" and Chris Raschka, "Peachaloo in Bloom" to hear about the shenanigans of superpowered preteens. Moderated by Dianne Choie.
Contributor:
Choie, Dianne - Johnson, Leah - Raschka, Chris
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Spiders! Volcanoes! Our Scary and Amazing World
The world around us can be terrifying at times-- but it's also really cool. Eleanor Spicer Rice's graphic novel "The Deadliest: Spider" pits the six most venomous spiders against each other to see which is the deadliest, and Jorge Cham's illustrated novel "Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot!" explores terrifying yet awesome facts about volcanoes. Moderator: Jennifer "JJ" Harbster. Sponsor: General Motors.
We're All A New Kid Sometime: Books About Fitting In
Sometimes being a kid is hard, but being the new kid is even harder. In Gale Galligan's "Fresh Start," Ollie learns that her family is settling down, so she has to learn how to make friends at her new school, and in J.E. Thomas's "The AI Incident," things get weird when an AI-powered robot comes to Malcolm's new school. Moderated by Kit Ballenger.
Contributor:
Ballenger, Kit - Thomas, J.E. - Galligan, Gale
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
It's Gonna Get Scary in Here: Eerie Reads
The time has come. No more kid gloves. It's time to scare your pants off! Kaylani's summer starts glamorously ??? until death comes knocking in Tiffany D. Jackson's "Blood in the Water." Casey is excited about a sleepover, until his guest starts looking less and less human in Paul Tremblay's "Another." Get your spine tingling in this event moderated by Jummy Olabanji.
Contributor:
Olabanji, Jummy - Tremblay, Paul - Jackson, Tiffany D.
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Katherine Applegate Introduces "Pocket Bear," Your New Favorite Stuffie!
Have you seen those videos where craftsmen repair much-loved stuffed animals? Cross those with the joys and melancholy of "Toy Story," and you get Katherine Applegate's "Pocket Bear"! Hear about a loyal, brave stuffed bear and his mission to save his family at Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured while helping his friends chase their dreams. Moderated by Catherine Fravel.
"J vs. K," with Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft
K loves to write and his stories are K-LASSIC! J loves to draw and his wordless stories are J-ENIUS! They're both aiming for the title of creative storytelling champion at school. What could possibly go wrong? Enjoy this hilarious tale of real-life and creative rivalry between Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft, co-authors of "J vs. K."
Contributor:
Halsband, Megan - Alexander, Kwame - Craft, Jerry
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
Kids Who Grieve and Move Forward
For children who experience grief, it's hard to know how to move forward. After experiencing loss -- through injury in "It's All or Nothing, Vale" by Andrea Beatriz Arango, parental loss in "The Trouble with Heroes" by Kate Messner, and a friend's death in "All the Blues in the Sky" by Renée Watson -- characters learn to heal. Moderated by Hena Khan.
Contributor:
Arango, Andrea Beatriz - Khan, Hena - Watson, Renée - Messner, Kate
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
What You Need in the Game of Life with Channelle Desamours
You got what you wanted: a special power, a dream internship??? Now what? In Channelle Desamours' "Needy Little Things," Sariyah can sense people's needs, but she's not sure if having powers will help or hinder her search for her friend. Moderated by Sasha Dowdy.
Contributor:
Dowdy, Sasha - Desamours, Channelle
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
When Dark Academia Gets Real, with Elle Gonzalez Rose and Mariko Tamaki
Best part of every dark academia novel? When we first come across the evidence of dark deeds. Buckle up for graphic novel mystery "This Place Kills Me" by Mariko Tamaki and boarding school thriller "The Girl You Know" by Elle Gonzalez Rose, where suspense ratchets up to the max as you wonder what secrets are worth killing (and dying) for. Moderated by Ofelia Montelongo.
Contributor:
Montelongo, Ofelia - Rose, Elle Gonzalez - Tamaki, Mariko
Date:2025-09-06
Film, Video
That Boy Is Cute (but Let Me Save the World First) with Susan Dennard and Tahereh Mafi
If given half a chance, we would all stand up to save our world! But what do you do when, during all that, you fall for a very fine human specimen? Protagonists in Susan Dennard's "Executioners Three" and Tahereh Mafi's "Watch Me" navigate this challenge: saving their world while trying not to fumble a soul mate. Moderated by Ashley Dickerson.
Contributor:
Mafi, Tahereh - Dickerson, Ashley - Dennard, Susan
Film, VideoBuild Your Travel Log with Anywhere Adventures Vivian Li is a comics artist, creative coder, and the 2025-2026 Library of Congress Innovator in Residence. Li created and illustrated a mobile experience that includes local items and stories from the Library of Congress and a travel log where users can create collages of their site visits. Travelers can choose between sites in Seattle, Southeastern Wyoming, and Chicago.
Film, VideoPreconcert conversation with Beatrice Berrut Beatrice Berrut (piano) sits down with Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres for a pre-concert discussion. The fantastical imagination of composer-pianist Beatrice Berrut draws from the innumerable possibilities of the piano's sound. Highly regarded for her 2021 recording of Franz Liszt's late works, Berrut has released a number of revelatory accounts of Liszt's music, alongside her latest album that features some of her own music and transcriptions.…
Film, VideoTiny Creatures, Big Impact: Bugs and American Science Discover how the study of insects helped establish American science on the global stage. From Thomas Jefferson's defense of American nature to Thomas Say's groundbreaking American Entomology, this video explores how bugs shaped U.S. history and identity in the 19th century.
Film, VideoEverything's Coming Up Sondheim: A Journey Through the Library's Theatre Collections This event celebrated the Library's acquisition of the Stephen Sondheim Collection with a conversation between Mark Horowitz from the Library and Bob Mondello of NPR.
Film, VideoKatherine Rundell Presents The Impossible Creatures Series Do you love a thrilling adventure, feisty characters, and a world full of remarkable creatures? Join Katherine Rundell, author of the bestselling children's fantasy novel "Impossible Creatures," as she shares the next book in the series, "The Poisoned King," with fans of all things magical. Katherine Rundell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Impossible Creatures" and "The Poisoned King." Her other…
Film, VideoLive! At The Library: An Evening with Mary Roach We live in a technologically advanced era, but is it so advanced that replacement body parts are common, even grown from 3D printers? What does it mean to be human when body parts may come from printers or animals? With her infectious curiosity, bestselling author Mary Roach, talked about her new book "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," at this event. Mary Roach is…
Film, VideoConversation with Nick Gaitan Houston's native son, Nick Gaitan, is a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and music historian, with deep roots in the wide-ranging musical culture of Houston's East End and the broader Gulf Coast. Gaitan is proficient in the many genres of music that co-exist in the region ranging from Tejano and conjunto to honky-tonk, blues, rockabilly and soul and ska. The occasion for this interview was a concert…
Film, Video2025 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Public Ceremony Join us as we honor the 2025 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellows in a live ceremony in Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress, September 17, 2025, 5:30pm-6:45pm. The NEA National Heritage Fellowship is the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Each year since 1982, the program recognizes recipients' artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to our nation's traditional…
Film, VideoFrom Scroll to Screen: Celebrating the Digitization of Hebrew Manuscripts Celebrate the successful conclusion of the Hebrew Manuscript Digitization Project, made possible through a generous grant from the Berg Foundation. The Library recently digitized 270 Hebrew manuscripts, highlighting their historical significance and ensuring their preservation for future generations. This milestone marks a key achievement in making these invaluable cultural treasures more accessible to researchers and the public.The event features a presentation by Sharon Mintz,…
Film, Video"Listening to the Law" with Justice Amy Coney Barrett Ever wondered what exactly goes on in the Supreme Court? The thought process and reasoning behind landmark decisions? Justice Amy Coney Barrett pulls aside the curtain in her new book, "Listening to the Law," to offer her perspective and stories from the highest court in the nation. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.
Film, Video2025 National Book Festival Opening Celebration The 2025 National Book Festival Opening Celebration celebrated the authors, moderators, and sponsors that participate in the National Book Festival. On the eve of the 2025 National Book Festival, join Acting Librarian of Congress Robert Randolph Newlen and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein as they welcome five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year's festival. This special event, live from the Library…
Film, VideoHamilton Biographer Ron Chernow on Mark Twain A man who does not read Mark Twain's biography has no advantage over the one who cannot...wait, is that the right quote? A century after his death, Mark Twain continues to shape American literature. Join Pulitzer Prize-winner Ron Chernow as he returns to the festival with "Mark Twain" to discuss the life and death of the iconic author. Moderated by David M. Rubenstein.
Film, VideoChimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Her New Novel, "Dream Count" What happens when your dreams really do come true? Can the happiness that comes along with it actually last? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's newest novel, "Dream Count," intertwines the stories of four women at different stages of life as they search for meaning and question the decisions they've made so far. Moderated by Michel Martin.
Film, VideoGeena Davis Makes Space with Her Picture Book Can you grow up too fast? Sheila, the girl inside this book, sure thinks so! As she grows taller and taller than her page, she'll have to learn to take up space. Join Academy Award-winner Geena Davis to discuss her new self-illustrated children's book, "The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page," with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett.
Film, VideoKindness Is a Bridge to Friendship with Debbie Levy How can you become friends with someone you don't know or understand? Try reaching out with kindness! Debbie Levy's "The Friendship Train" details the true story of kids working to transport food to the hungry in the aftermath of World War II. Moderated by Monica Valentine.
Film, VideoSuper by Chance, Hero by Choice with Leah Johnson and Chris Raschka Who hasn't dreamt of wielding superpowers? Bree and Peachaloo don't have to: they've got telekinesis and human lie detector skills! What good can you do with these powers, and what trouble can you get into? Join Leah Johnson, "Bree Boyd Is a Legend" and Chris Raschka, "Peachaloo in Bloom" to hear about the shenanigans of superpowered preteens. Moderated by Dianne Choie.
Film, VideoSpiders! Volcanoes! Our Scary and Amazing World The world around us can be terrifying at times-- but it's also really cool. Eleanor Spicer Rice's graphic novel "The Deadliest: Spider" pits the six most venomous spiders against each other to see which is the deadliest, and Jorge Cham's illustrated novel "Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot!" explores terrifying yet awesome facts about volcanoes. Moderator: Jennifer "JJ" Harbster. Sponsor: General Motors.
Film, VideoWe're All A New Kid Sometime: Books About Fitting In Sometimes being a kid is hard, but being the new kid is even harder. In Gale Galligan's "Fresh Start," Ollie learns that her family is settling down, so she has to learn how to make friends at her new school, and in J.E. Thomas's "The AI Incident," things get weird when an AI-powered robot comes to Malcolm's new school. Moderated by Kit Ballenger.
Film, VideoIt's Gonna Get Scary in Here: Eerie Reads The time has come. No more kid gloves. It's time to scare your pants off! Kaylani's summer starts glamorously ??? until death comes knocking in Tiffany D. Jackson's "Blood in the Water." Casey is excited about a sleepover, until his guest starts looking less and less human in Paul Tremblay's "Another." Get your spine tingling in this event moderated by Jummy Olabanji.
Film, VideoKatherine Applegate Introduces "Pocket Bear," Your New Favorite Stuffie! Have you seen those videos where craftsmen repair much-loved stuffed animals? Cross those with the joys and melancholy of "Toy Story," and you get Katherine Applegate's "Pocket Bear"! Hear about a loyal, brave stuffed bear and his mission to save his family at Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured while helping his friends chase their dreams. Moderated by Catherine Fravel.
Film, Video"J vs. K," with Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft K loves to write and his stories are K-LASSIC! J loves to draw and his wordless stories are J-ENIUS! They're both aiming for the title of creative storytelling champion at school. What could possibly go wrong? Enjoy this hilarious tale of real-life and creative rivalry between Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft, co-authors of "J vs. K."
Film, VideoKids Who Grieve and Move Forward For children who experience grief, it's hard to know how to move forward. After experiencing loss -- through injury in "It's All or Nothing, Vale" by Andrea Beatriz Arango, parental loss in "The Trouble with Heroes" by Kate Messner, and a friend's death in "All the Blues in the Sky" by Renée Watson -- characters learn to heal. Moderated by Hena Khan.
Film, VideoWhat You Need in the Game of Life with Channelle Desamours You got what you wanted: a special power, a dream internship??? Now what? In Channelle Desamours' "Needy Little Things," Sariyah can sense people's needs, but she's not sure if having powers will help or hinder her search for her friend. Moderated by Sasha Dowdy.
Film, VideoWhen Dark Academia Gets Real, with Elle Gonzalez Rose and Mariko Tamaki Best part of every dark academia novel? When we first come across the evidence of dark deeds. Buckle up for graphic novel mystery "This Place Kills Me" by Mariko Tamaki and boarding school thriller "The Girl You Know" by Elle Gonzalez Rose, where suspense ratchets up to the max as you wonder what secrets are worth killing (and dying) for. Moderated by Ofelia Montelongo.
Film, VideoThat Boy Is Cute (but Let Me Save the World First) with Susan Dennard and Tahereh Mafi If given half a chance, we would all stand up to save our world! But what do you do when, during all that, you fall for a very fine human specimen? Protagonists in Susan Dennard's "Executioners Three" and Tahereh Mafi's "Watch Me" navigate this challenge: saving their world while trying not to fumble a soul mate. Moderated by Ashley Dickerson.